Sialkot, Pakistan

The city of Sialkot is located in the east of Pakistan in the province of Punjab. The other part of the "Five River Land" (punj = 5 ; ab = river ) belongs to India. Sialkot is known as a "world production" site for leather goods - for instance soccer balls ( 60 millions in 2014!) and stainless steel ware - especially cutlery and surgical instruments.

I payed a brief visit to Sialkot to learn about these highly developed craftsmanships and the historical and actual development of these trades in conjunction with Europe.